Non-binary, femme, trans* women Night at the Bike Library. We offer bicycle repair instruction for women-identified and gender-nonconforming individuals lead by mechanics who also fit that description. This is a free program though you can choose to donate $5/hr. We encourage women-identifying and gender-nonconforming folks to learn bicycle maintenance and repair firsthand in a shop […]
Join Iowa City SCHEELS Expert as we cover 4 different bike clinics from April-July Tuesday, April 30th: Pre-Season Bike Check Clinic: Make sure your ride is road-worthy Tuesday, May 21st: Cockpit/bike setup and contact point clinic: Be comfortable and Confident on your bike Tuesday, June 18th: Flat Repair and Drivetrain Maintenance Clinic: Learn how to […]
Every Wednesday evening the Bicyclists of Iowa City go on a ride in the Iowa City Area. Check out their event calendar for the details about each weekly ride, as the meeting location and route change each week.
The Iowa City Pride Ride takes place every Wednesday. The group meets at 6:15pm at the Iowa City Bike Library and the ride begins at 6:30pm. Each ride is a casual pace for 6-12 miles on streets, sidewalks, and paths. It is a no-drop ride, which means nobody will be left behind. The goal is […]
The Drop In bike ride is an informal, ride at your own risk road ride that departs on Thursday evenings from Riverfront Crossing Park in Iowa City at 5:45pm. The ride is fast paced (typically 19-22 mph ave speed) with an average distance of about 35-40 miles. A strong base level of fitness is recommended. The […]
All ages and skill levels are welcome on our 3rd Thursday of the month, 5th Annual South Side Leisure Bike Rides May through September 6pm-7:30pm. Join on May 16th for a special Bike Month South District Ride honoring the life of Bob Oppliger. We’ll start each ride at the Broadway Neighborhood Center and explore the […]
Meet at the Bike Library at 1222 South Gilbert Court at 6PM for a 10 – 15 mile no-drop (meaning we won’t leave anyone behind) community ride. Each week a new person leads and you can follow @bikelibrarian on Instagram for Thursday updates on the route each week. The Bike Library is open one-hour before […]
Every Saturday the Bicyclists of Iowa City go on a ride in the Iowa City Area. Check out their event calendar for the details about each weekly ride, as the meeting location and route change each week.
Want to work on your own bike, but need tools and space to do it? Rent-a-bench is $5/hr for the public and free for active volunteers. Bike Library Volunteers will only perform repairs on Checkout bikes not rent-a-bench participants. However, depending on volunteers staffed, we can answer questions.
No-drop 20-30 mile gravel ride. No riders are left behind! The loop will vary weekly and end at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City.